Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Grammistinae |
13.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; depth range 8 - 30 m |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Society Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands and south to Australia. |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Body and fins dull yellowish brown; prominent dark ocellus on opercle; dark brown spot on each side of chin (Ref. 4326).
Description: Characterized by having cycloid scales ; elongated body, greatest depth at 3.1-3.7 in SL; rounded caudal fin (Ref. 90102). |
Found on coral heads of lagoon and seaward reefs from 3 to at least 15 m (Ref. 1602). Solitary or in pairs, seldom seen (Ref 90102). |
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
Also Ref. 90102. |
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